Snipe Hunt Mystery Cache
Hidden : 6/27/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


* * * The actual coordinates for the cache can be found below. * * *


The Snipe


The Common Snipe


Contrary to popular belief, there actually is a species of bird called the snipe. Below is some information about them.

A snipe is any of about 25 wading bird species in three genera in the family Scolopacidae. They are characterized by a very long, slender bill and cryptic plumage. Camouflage may enable snipe to remain undetected by hunters in marshland. If the snipe flies, hunters have difficulty estimating a correct aiming lead for the bird's erratic flight pattern. The difficulties involved in hunting snipe gave rise to the term “sniper,” referring to a skilled anti-personnel military sharpshooter.

The three genera of snipe that exist are: the Gallinago snipes which have a nearly worldwide distribution; the Lymnocryptes Jack Snipe which is restricted to Asia and Europe; and the Coenocorypha snipes which are found only in the Outlying Islands of New Zealand.

Coenocorypha - There are currently six extinct species and three living species, with the Sub-Antarctic Snipe having three subspecies, including the Campbell Island Snipe discovered as recently as 1997.


Lymnocryptes - The Jack Snipe, Lymnocryptes minimus is a small stocky wader. It is the smallest snipe, and the only member of the genus Lymnocryptes.


Gallinago - Gallinago is a genus containing 16 species. This genus contains the majority of the world's snipe species.


The study of snipes has been a favorite past time of many campouts. However, in this case, to find the coordinates, study the puzzle on this page (assume N39 and W83):

North
Gull Snipe
Palter’s Snipe
Tergiversate Snipe
Cozen Snipe
Jape’s Snipe

West
Snow Snipe
Ersatz Snipe
Canard Snipe
Tosh’s Snipe
Prevaricate Snipe


To check your coordinates (and hear an actual snipe birdcall – turn your volume up) click here
To those who solve the puzzle, please be discrete in your logs!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: flabalzf Uvqr: Abar arrqrq.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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